
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Merion Village Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $300 (7 Rentals)
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Washington Place Apartments

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Merion Village, Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Merion Village?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Merion Village Studio Apartments | $1,152 | $894 | $1,900 |
Merion Village 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,462 | $381 | $3,000 |
Merion Village 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,186 | $453 | $7,235 |
Merion Village 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,428 | $511 | $2,400 |
Merion Village 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,480 | $7,480 | $7,480 |
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Cheapest Available Merion Village Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Merion Village area of Columbus, OH is a Studio unit found at Washington Place Apartments priced from $894. Long View has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Merion Village apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Washington Place Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $894 |
Long View | 2 BD 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $925 |
835 E Mithoff St | Two Beds | 2BR,1BA | $925 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merion Village, OH
As of April 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Merion Village area is the $1.40 price per square foot 3 BR, 1 BA - Classic Model at SkyView in the in the South Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,409. The second greatest value Merion Village apartment is the 1584 S 4th St Model at 1584 S 4th St, Unit 1584 4th st starting at $1,350 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the South Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Merion Village apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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SkyView | 3 BR, 1 BA - Classic | 3BR,1BA | $1.40 |
1584 S 4th St, Unit 1584 4th st | 1584 S 4th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
835 E Mithoff St | Two Beds | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
The Barrett | Moeller | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
The Day Companies Downtown | 145 N 6th St 207 | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
80 on the Commons | Flat #104 | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
Columbus Renaissance Housing I | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
Long View | 2 BD 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
425 E Gates St, Unit 425 | 425 E Gates St | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
74 W Moler St, Unit E | 74 W Moler St | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMerion Village, Columbus, OH
Ranked #215
Among neighborhoods in Columbus, OH for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Merion Village Neighborhood in Columbus, OH
Walk Score®
76 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
60 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
37 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Merion Village Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Merion Village?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Merion Village is under $1,585.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Merion Village?
The cheapest apartment in Merion Village is Columbus Renaissance Housing I which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in Merion Village costs $7,480.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Merion Village?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in Merion Village that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Merion Village?
Cheap apartments in Merion Village have an average cost of $159 which is $7,321 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Merion Village.
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